Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Sony WI-1000XM2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
|---|
| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 17 g | 58 g | Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
- | |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
|---|
| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear - neckband | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Balanced armature / dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 3 - 40000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Sensitivity | - | 101 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 22 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 9 mm | Sony WI-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
|---|
| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
|---|
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
|---|
| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button |
|---|
| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
|---|
| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
|---|
| Features | - | Vibrating call alert | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
|---|
| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 13 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
|
| Standby Time | 15 hours | 100 hours | Sony WI-1000XM2 have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
|---|
| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
|---|
| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Charging case | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPod, Android phone |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
